The documentary feature film Resident Orca will premiere in Canada as the closing night presentation of the Planet in Focus International Film Festival on October 20, 2024, in Toronto.
Films
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‘Resident Orca’ Documentary to Premiere in Canada as Closing Film of Planet in Focus Film Festival
Resident Orca directed by Sarah Sharkey Pearce and Simon Schneider
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‘Babygirl’ – Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas Star in A24 Erotic Thriller | Trailer
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson Babygirl (A24) World premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, winning actress Nicole Kidman the Volpi Cup for Best Actress award, ‘Babygirl’ is an erotic thriller film telling the story of a CEO played by Kidman having an affair with a much younger intern from her office.
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‘Emilia Pérez’ – Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez Star in Award-Winning Crime Musical Film | Trailer
Emilia Pérez directed by Jacques Audiard (Netflix) Palme d’Or winning director of ‘Dheepan,’ Jacques Audiard returns with ‘Emilia Pérez’ the critically acclaimed genre-bending musical film following four women in Mexico in a story of crime and self-discovery.
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‘Nosferatu’ – Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe Star in Robert Eggers’ Vampire Horror Film | Trailer 2
Nosferatu (screenshot / Focus Features) Acclaimed horror director of ‘The Witch’ and ‘The Lighthouse,’ Robert Eggers returns with a new take on the classic gothic horror film, ‘Nosferatu.’ Previously done by F.W. Murnau in 1992’s ‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’ and by Werner Herzog in 1979’s ‘Nosferatu the Vampyre,’ Eggers’ version of the vampire will be played by Bill Skarsgård (It, The Crow).
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‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ – Disney+ Documentary Reflects on the Life and Career of Legendary Musician | Trailer
Elton John: Never Too Late – Elton records his hit song “Hold Me Closer” at a Toronto recording studio with music producer Andrew Watt. (This Machine) Co-directed by Elton John’s husband David Furnish, ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ is a documentary exploring the life and career of the legendary singer/songwriter Elton John. The documentary reflects on John’s journey to stardom and how he confronted his challenges throughout his 50-year career. The documentary also features a new original song by Elton John.
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‘Wild Eyed and Wicked’ – Molly Kuntz Fights Medieval Creatures in G.S. Foxwood’s Fantasy Film | Trailer
Wild Eyed and Wicked directed by G.S. Foxwood Making his feature film directorial debut, writer/director G.S. Foxwood helms ‘Wild Eyed and Wicked,’ a drama/mystery film exploring the theme of generational trauma with elements of fantasy. The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Austin Film Festival where it won the Dark Matters Audience Award. It also screened at the 2023 Dances With Films NYC.
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‘Get Away’ – Nick Frost and Aisling Bea Star in Steffen Haars’ Comedy Slasher Film | Trailer
Nick Frost and Aisling Bea in Get Away (screenshot / IFC Films) Written by the Cornetto Trilogy actor Nick Frost, ‘Get Away’ is a comedy horror/slasher film helmed by Steffen Haars who collaborated with Frost in ‘Krazy House.’
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‘All You Need is Blood’ – Mena Suvari Stars in Bucky Le Beouf’s Wacky Zombie Comedy Film | Trailer
All You Need is Blood directed by Bucky Le Beouf (screenshot / Level 33 Entertainment) ‘All You Need is Blood’ is the directorial debut from writer/director Cooper Roberts (AKA Bucky Le Boeuf). The wacky horror/comedy movie described as ‘Zom-Com’ tells the story of a teenager who makes a zombie film after a meteor crashed into his backyard, turning his father into a zombie.
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‘Elevation’ – Anthony Mackie Battles Monsters in Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Film | Teaser Trailer
Anthony Mackie in Elevation (Vertical) From George Nolfi, the writer of ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ and ‘Oceans Twelve, ‘Elevation’ is a post-apocalyptic action/thriller film starring Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, and Maddie Hasson. Mackie stars as a single father who has to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to save his son.
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‘Let’s Start a Cult’ – Stavros Halkias Re-Builds a Doomsday Cult in Ben Kitnick’s Comedy Film | Trailer
Let’s Start a Cult (Dark Sky Films ) Co-written by and starring comedian Stavros Halkias, ‘Let’s Start a Cult’ is a comedy film about outcasts trying to rebuild their doomsday cult after missing their ritual suicide.
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‘Maria’ – Angelina Jolie is Opera Legend Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s Newest Biographical Drama | Trailer
Angelina Jolie in ‘Maria.’ (Credit: Pablo Larrain/Netflix) Known for his biographical films on notable figures throughout history with ‘Jackie,’ ‘Spencer,’ and the Oscar-nominated ‘El Conde,’ Pablo Larraín now directs ‘Maria,’ a biographical drama film on one of the most influential opera singer of all time, Maria Callas. The film stars Angelina Jolie in its leading role of Callas.
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